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V885 PBH

1999 Mercedes Atego

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

420,729 mi
Last recorded420,729 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Atego177,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV885 PBH
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 420,729 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 417,719 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 413,631 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 409,245 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 404,773 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 398,844 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 396,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 390,001 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 372,475 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n,s,r side wall slightly cracked

slight were on n,s,f tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2007 372,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n,s,r side wall slightly cracked

o,s,r upper side light not working

slight were on n,s,f tyre

How Reliable is the Mercedes Atego?

Based on 2,906 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,699
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 11
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 10
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Side repeater not working 7
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V885 PBH is a 1999 Mercedes Atego in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes Atego models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 177,528 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Atego fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V885 PBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Atego typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes Atego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V885 PBH registered?

V885 PBH is a 1999 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V885 PBH safe to buy?

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